Maris Wigeon

Maris Widgeon is a heritage variety of wheat that has traditionally been used for thatching in the UK.

The 'Maris' in the name, was derived from Maris Lane, the address of PBI headquarters in Trumpington, Cambridge.

[4] There are two wheat varieties, suitable for thatching, on the current National List of Permitted Varieties (EU legislation policed by DEFRA) - Maris Widgeon and Maris Huntsman.

[6] At one time, no option existed but to grow Maris Widgeon from kept seed.

[8] Pearce Seeds are responsible for 'maintaining and protecting' the Maris Widgeon heritage variety of wheat.